Has anyone experienced falls and loss of balance

I had numerous falls (8) in a matter of a few months. I was referred to a physical therapist who quickly suspected
inner ear crystals was the cause. She performed the epley maneuver on me and my symptoms were immediately gone! I could not believe the instant relief and I have not fallen since! It's worth a try.

Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, @maryhines395. Sorry to hear you've experienced falls and loss of balance. Glad you could hear from @monnikers about the physical therapy experience.

monnikers - do you have a Parkinson's disease diagnosis?

maryhines395 - what has your neurologist said about the falls and loss of balance? Are they related to the Parkinson's? Medications you may be taking?

Monnikers here. I was diagnosed with Parkinsons almost a year ago.9

Hello @maryhines395

I want to join @lisalucier in welcoming you to the PD support group on Mayo Connect. To answer your question about loss of balance and falls, my answer would be "yes." That was one of the symptoms that finally led to my diagnosis of PD.

Similar to @monnikers, I also have had vestibular therapy (which included the Epley maneuver and other vestibular exercises) after I began PD medication (carbidopa/levodopa).

As this is your first post, @maryhines395, please share, as you are comfortable doing so, a little more about your history with balance, falls, and whether or not you have a PD diagnosis. Has a neurologist confirmed a Parkinson's diagnosis?

I have constant balance problems & several falls.

I've fallen several times over the past 15 years, before I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Broken ribs, broken knee cap, lots of skin tears on arms, and smashed eyeglasses and cuts on my face. Many other falls that didn't result in injuries.
My balance is terrible. Close calls almost every day.

@barryl - Ouch. what has your doctor recommended so far to prevent falls and further injury from occurring?

Lisa,
I've been sidelined from working in the yard. It's uneven and rocky. Lots of tripping opportunities. No more ladders. These are all from my wife and my own common sense.

My neurologist ordered a cane and a rollator. I'm ready to start admitting that I probably should start using them. I haven't fallen since I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. I'm being very careful.